After taking some time away, Jules returns behind the microphone for an honest conversation about life, healing, and the power of our memories. Through personal stories and the latest research on nostalgia, she explores how reflecting on the past can strengthen resilience, restore hope, and help us reconnect with who we are. If you’ve ever wondered whether looking back can help you move forward, this episode is for you.

References:

Sedikides, C., & Wildschut, T. (2023). The psychological, social, and societal relevance of nostalgia. Current Opinion in Psychology, 52, 101609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101609

* Wildschut, T., & Sedikides, C. (2023). Water from the lake of memory: The regulatory model of nostalgia. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 32(1), 57–64. https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214221121768

* Wildschut, T., Sedikides, C., Arndt, J., & Routledge, C. (2006). Nostalgia: Content, triggers, functions. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 91(5), 975–993. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.91.5.975

* Zhou, X., Sedikides, C., Wildschut, T., & Gao, D. G. (2008). Counteracting loneliness: On the restorative function of nostalgia. Psychological Science, 19(10), 1023–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02194.x

* Routledge, C., Arndt, J., Wildschut, T., Sedikides, C., Hart, C. M., et al. (2011). The past makes the present meaningful: Nostalgia as an existential resource. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.